Broad Edge
Tips & Tricks
WITH PATTI ADAMS
Whether you're wielding a dip nib or a Pilot Parallel Pen, you'll have the skills necessary for beautiful broad edge calligraphy.
You’ll be ready to focus on making beautiful letters instead of just getting the dang pen to work for you!
Pen Manipulation
More advanced techniques used to enhance letterforms.
Parallel Pens
Discover the magic of this convenient tool.
Steel Nibs
All about the world of broad edge dip nibs.
DO YOU WONDER HOW PEOPLE MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY
LESSON MODULES
Bite size lessons guide you through the technical and creative Tips & Tricks to mastering the Broad Edge.
Introduction:
- Welcome
- Favorite Study Sources
Steel Nibs:
- Broad Edge Nibs
- Reservoirs
- Prepping New Nibs
- Caring for Nibs
- Sharpening Nibs
Supplies:
- Nib Holders
- Ink Options
- Loading the Nib
- Best Papers
Workspace:
- Desk Setup & Paper Placement
Practice Exercise:
- Basic Exercises
- Adding Slant
- Pen Manipulation
- Creative Practice
Lefty Tips:
- Broad Edge as a Lefty (with special guest lefty, Jody Meese)
Using Guide Sheets:
- Anatomy of Letters
- Nib Widths
Pilot Parallel Pens:
- About Pilot Parallel Pens
- Cleaning & Trouble Shooting
- Loading Cartridges
- Blending colors
- Dipping Into Ink
Alternate Tools:
- Converting a Pointed Pen Nib
- Other Broad Edge Options
Can I rewatch the lessons?
Can I ask questions?
Does this class have closed captioning?
DO YOU WANT TO DOMINATE THE BROAD EDGE NIB?
No matter the script style you love most (Italic, Gothic, Uncial, Blackletter), the first step is to get the dang nib to cooperate!
After taking Broad Edge Tips & Tricks, you'll be ready to successfully tackle your favorite calligraphy style without the frustration!
About Patti:
Patti specializes in a wide array of unique commissions including proclamations and invitations for Mardi Gras, custom lettering for books, gilding projects and book illustration. She teaches workshops across the country including at IAMPETH. She is on the faculty of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and Loyola University and in her "spare time,” continues her 30 year career as a professional flutist with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
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